How to play

Use all four numbers to make 24.

What to do

Choose two numbers. Add, subtract, multiply or divide them. Use the result as a new number. Keep going until only 24 is left.

A few rules

You must use all four numbers. Each number can only be used once. Division must result in a whole number.

Example

If the numbers are 2, 4, 6 and 8, one solution is:

6 − 2 = 4 4 × 4 = 16 16 + 8 = 24

Don’t worry

You do not need to be good at maths. Make24’s puzzles always have at least one solution, and trying different combinations is part of the fun.

Why the order matters

Each move replaces two numbers with one result, so your first choice changes every option that follows. If a route stalls, undo the last move and try a different pairing rather than changing every step at once.

Common mistakes

Leaving one of the four starting numbers unused.
Using a starting number again after it has already been combined.
Dividing when the result is not a whole number.
Finding an expression that equals 24 but does not match the available move order.

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